St Philip's College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
St Philip's College is a public certificate and vocational school in San Antonio, Texas, with about 12,914 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,273 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,412. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,224 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,412
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,273 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 12,914 15.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 55.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 33.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 28,889
- Room & Board: $14,250 annual estimate
St Philip's College: what the data shows
Common questions about St Philip's College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St Philip's College?
St Philip's College is located in San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78203-2098).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is St Philip's College public or private?
St Philip's College is a Public institution.
How much does St Philip's College cost?
Published tuition: $3,412 in-state, $9,952 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,273.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,677 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,747 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,845 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,926 |
| $110,001+ | $11,885 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,648.
How big is St Philip's College?
Total enrollment: 12,914 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 28,889 students.
About 15% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St Philip's College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.27%.
What do graduates of St Philip's College earn?
Median earnings: $35,018 six years after entry; $38,224 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
21.95% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St Philip's College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (490 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (326 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (189 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (185 completions)
- Electrician (143 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (119 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (91 completions)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef (90 completions)
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician (81 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (75 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St Philip's College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.27%; median earnings $38,224 at 10 years; net price $4,273. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,412
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St Philip's College was $3,412.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,273
2024 Value
In 2024 St Philip's College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,273.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,092 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,273 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,648 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,808 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,250 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,162 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$72,648 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for St Philip's College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at St Philip's College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for St Philip's College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,038 | $10,822 | $4,412 |
| 2014 | $2,088 | $10,740 | $6,067 |
| 2015 | $2,088 | $10,740 | $6,120 |
| 2016 | $2,188 | $11,274 | $7,003 |
| 2017 | $2,760 | $13,770 | $7,197 |
| 2018 | $2,820 | $13,830 | $4,417 |
| 2019 | $3,030 | $14,220 | $6,250 |
| 2020 | $3,112 | $14,122 | $6,829 |
| 2021 | $3,112 | $14,122 | $5,273 |
| 2022 | $3,262 | $14,272 | $7,276 |
| 2023 | $3,412 | $14,422 | $4,873 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
St Philip's College reported total enrollment of about 12,914 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (68.7%), White (14.5%), and Black or African American (9.9%). About 21.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
15.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St Philip's College in 2024 is 12,914 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 28,889 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.88% 100% Completion Time
28.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.88% of students graduating from St Philip's College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 34% male / 66% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 88% male / 12% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 87% male / 13% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for St Philip's College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$38,224 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2136.37% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St Philip's College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 490 completions
2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 326 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 189 completions
4. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 185 completions
5. Electrician: 143 completions
6. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 119 completions
7. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 91 completions
8. Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 90 completions
9. Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 81 completions
Most popular programs at St Philip's College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St Philip's College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St Philip's College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,384
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,684
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
St Philip's College is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 12,914 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (68.7%), White (14.5%), Black or African American (9.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.27%. Approximately 21.95% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
San Antonio, TX 78203-2098
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.27% graduation rate at St Philip's College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Philip's College located?
St Philip's College is located in San Antonio, TX.
How much does St Philip's College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,412 and average net price is $4,273 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,250 annually.
What is the student body demographics at St Philip's College?
St Philip's College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 28,889 students, Hispanic or Latino (68.7%), White (14.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St Philip's College?
About 55.0% of students at St Philip's College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of St Philip's College earn?
Median earnings are $35,018 six years after entry and $38,224 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St Philip's College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St Philip's College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is St Philip's College public or private?
St Philip's College is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX.
Is St Philip's College an HBCU?
Yes. St Philip's College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is St Philip's College a tribal college?
No. St Philip's College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is St Philip's College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—St Philip's College reports 68.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is St Philip's College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for St Philip's College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- San Antonio, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.